Iowa
Ionia is a small town in Iowa with a population of 318. Residents earn $73,426 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ionia receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ionia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ionia is $73,426, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ionia is $97,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ionia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 38.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,426 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,772 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,462 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 430 |
| County GDP | $1,087M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,062 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $97,600 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $123,026 |
| Census Median Rent | $663 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,062 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,659/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0359°N, 92.4584°W |
| County FIPS | 19037 |
Winner: Republican by 37.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |